5 Ways To Help Prevent Yeast Infections

Yeast, a type of fungus, lives inside of a healthy vagina in small numbers. An infection, usually caused by a type of yeast called Candida albicans, can happen when there is an overgrowth of yeast. It can be a very uncomfortable feeling to experience the itching, burning and discharge of a yeast infection, but this common condition can be avoided. Here are a few ways to keep your yeast levels in balance.